Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Harwich, MA

2h • $19

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the operation of the Bakery Department at Albertsons Companies. The role combines bakery production, merchandising, customer service, and team leadership to help ensure high-quality, fresh products and a positive customer experience. It is a fast-paced, hands-on position involving department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink management.

The Assistant Bakery Manager helps plan bakery production according to sales trends and seasonal demand, execute merchandising programs, and maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The position also involves hiring, training, coaching, and developing associates while promoting teamwork and accountability. Flexible availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working in hot and cold environments. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of bakery production and merchandising execution.
• Knowledge of labor planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments.
• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations and maintain standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Comply with company safety policies and the Code of Business Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed